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DE09 SEL

2009 Subaru Legacy

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

159,192 mi
Last recorded159,192 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Subaru Legacy79,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 SEL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 159,192 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 151,744 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 146,516 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 139,644 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 136,832 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 136,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 112,306 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 112,306 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 92,997 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 88,446 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH SIDES FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINKS RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Pass 22 Jul 2016 80,378 miles

Front Brake pads wearing low

Nearside Front Inner CV boot leaking grease but not split/damaged

Offside Front Drop link has slight play

Fail 15 Jul 2016 80,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Balding edges/ on legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Balding edges/ on legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pads wearing low

Nearside Front Inner CV boot leaking grease but not split/damaged

Nearside Front Tyre edges balding/ nearing legal limit (205/55 16)

Offside Front Drop link has slight play

Offside Front Tyre edges balding/ nearing legal limit

Pass 9 Jul 2015 68,234 miles

diesel trigger point not met

Pass 14 Jul 2014 55,820 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 42,496 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 27,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?

Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,548
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
31,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,876
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,089
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,828
Registration plate lamp not working 6,731
position lamp(s) not working 6,685
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DE09 SEL is a 2009 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2009 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 79,554 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE09 SEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 17 years old, this Subaru Legacy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DE09 SEL is a 2009 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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